Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 45–65 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tokinashi is a straight, white radish of the daikon type whose roots range from 6 to 18 inches long and 1 to 2.5 inches wide depending on when they are pulled. The flavor is hot rather than mild, good for grating as a condiment. It also circulates as All Season Tokinashi, or simply All Season or All Season White, names that reflect its flexibility across sowing dates.
Tokinashi traits
- Straight white roots 6 to 18 inches long
- Hot, pungent flavor
- Also known as All Season White
- Suitable for a wide range of sowing dates
Good for
- Grated condiment
- Pickling
- Simmered dishes
Compare with other daikon radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokinashi this page | 45–65 days | — | — |
| Minowase | 45 days | — | — |
| Minowase Summer Cross | 45–53 days | — | — |
| Early 40 | 40 days | — | — |
| Japanese Minowase | 40–50 days | — | — |
| Mino Early | 40 days | — | — |
| Miyashige | 50 days | — | — |
Tokinashi FAQ
What kind of daikon radish is Tokinashi?
Tokinashi is a straight, white radish of the daikon type whose roots range from 6 to 18 inches long and 1 to 2.5 inches wide depending on when they are pulled. The flavor is hot rather than mild, good for grating as a condiment.
How many days to maturity is Tokinashi?
Tokinashi is listed at 45–65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other daikon radish varieties, so check them in the daikon radish growing guide.
How does Tokinashi compare with other daikon radish varieties?
Tokinashi: 45–65 days. Similar daikon radish varieties include Minowase (45 days), Minowase Summer Cross (45–53 days), Early 40 (40 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tokinashi good for?
Tokinashi is grown for grated condiment, pickling, simmered dishes.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every daikon radish variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Daikon Radish growing guide
- Daikon Soil Preparation: Preventing Forked and Stunted Roots
- How to Sow Daikon Radish Seed Directly in the Ground
- Caring for Daikon Radish: Watering, Feeding and Earthing Up
- Daikon Radish Growing Calendar: Sowing to Winter Harvest
- Daikon Radish Problems: Pests, Rot and Forked or Split Roots
- When to Harvest Daikon Radish and How to Store It
- All 31 daikon radish varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.